Rescue and Adoption
Thank you for your interest in Wisconsin Westie Rescue (WWR). We are licensed by the state of Wisconsin as a rescue group that places more than 25 dogs a year. Our state license number is 268578-DS.

Please explore our website and learn more about the services and the breed we love so much. The dogs featured on this website are typically rescue dogs or belong to our volunteers. For information on dogs currently available to adopt, please see Gallery One.

WWR provides rescue and adoption services for Westies and Westie Mixes from Eastern Minnesota, Northern Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Once a dog enters WWR, we quickly place the dog with a foster family. Foster dogs receive full veterinary care such as immunizations, teeth clearning, and if needed, spaying or neutering. In addition, we assess the temperament and special needs of each dog and create a profile for an appropriate forever home. For example, some dogs seem better suited for placement in a home with other dogs whereas others should be only dogs. For more information on adoption, please go to the Adopt page at anytime or you can access adoption information by clicking on the Adopt link at the top or the bottom of each webpage.
Reporting a Westie in Need
WWR also provides intake of Westies into rescue from individual owners, shelters, or other humane organizations. If you would like to report a Westie in need click the Contact link or use the Contact tab at either the top or bottom of the webpage to contact us. For emergency intake, please contact us by email or go to our contact page for addition information on emergency surrenders. A volunteer will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Federal Non-Profit
WWR is a 501(c)(3) Federal Non-Profit Organization. All the members work on a volunteer basis and receive no payment. Every penny from donations and other fund raising directly supports veterinary care, grooming services, and food for foster dogs. If you would like to donate money to WWR, click Donate for a link to Paypal. To send a donation by personal check you will find our mailing address on that page as well. If you would like to make the priceless gift of donating your time and talents to WWR, please contact Barbara, our volunteer coordinator by email to find ways you can help us continue Changing Lives One Westie at a Time!